§ 3918 Harbor Bond Sinking Fund
This law explains how money is collected and used to pay back bonds (like loans) for harbor improvements in San Francisco. It makes sure there's enough money to cover the loan payments and any extra costs.
Imagine the city takes out a loan to fix up the harbor. They need to pay back this loan over time, just like you might pay back a loan for a car.
The law says the city must set aside money from harbor funds to make sure they can pay back the loan. If they don’t have enough money at any time, they have to cover the missing amount and pay extra interest.
Total Payment = (Principal + Interest) + (Extra Interest if Money is Short) - (Interest Earned from Investments)
The city takes a $1,000,000 loan for harbor improvements with 5% interest. They also had to borrow $50,000 from another fund because they were short on money, and that extra money has 3% interest. They earned $2,000 from investing some of the harbor funds.
Result: $1,050,000 + $1,500 - $2,000 = $1,049,500
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§ 3918 Harbor Bond Sinking Fund
Last verified: January 11, 2026